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Redfox Press

Redfox Press

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: Achill Island, Redfox Press, screenprinting

Redfox Press, located in a stone cottage overlooking the sea on Achill Island, specialise in screen printing and artist book production. We were introduced to this studio by Manchán Magan who collaborated with them on the gorgeous handmade book Dána Gránna. The style of illiutsration by Ham, the exquisite binding and handmade feel, we knew our customers would love these little books as much as we did. We recently photographed prints and books from this Achill studio, and are delighted to have them available online here. I asked Ham to send us some photos of their enviable studio, if you happen to be out West, be sure to pay them a visit.   

 

Redfox Press

Redfox Press

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: Achill Island, Redfox Press, screenprinting

Redfox Press, located in a stone cottage overlooking the sea on Achill Island, specialise in screen printing and artist book production. We were introduced to this studio by Manchán Magan who collaborated with them on the gorgeous handmade book Dána Gránna. The style of illiutsration by Ham, the exquisite binding and handmade feel, we knew our customers would love these little books as much as we did. We recently photographed prints and books from this Achill studio, and are delighted to have them available online here. I asked Ham to send us some photos of their enviable studio, if you happen to be out West, be sure to pay them a visit.   

 

February

February

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: 2023 calendar, calendar, Irish art

The February image in our 2023 calendar Páipéar is by Dublin based artist Jane Fogarty. 

Jane Fogarty - D#1

The work is slow and contemplative in its creation due to the nature of the processes involved, with the colour slowly built up, layer upon layer. The colour palette for this work is derived from a photograph of Jane’s husband holding their newborn baby. In this work Jane is interested in questioning how colour can concentrate and preserve a moment.

Jane Fogarty graduated with a degree in Fine Art from the Dublin Institute of Technology (2010). She has been included in many national and international exhibitions including; Assemble, Atelier Maser, Futures, Series 3, Episode 3, the Royal Hibernian Academy  Gallery, slow motion, MART Gallery and Dearly Beloved, VISUAL Carlow. Jane has several upcoming exhibitions in 2022 in Roscommon Arts Centre, The Orleans Gallery, Ottawa, Canada and the Royal Hibernian Academy.

Jane makes sculptures and paintings. The paintings are made using egg tempera, with this method, the paints are made from scratch on a daily basis. Then the colour is slowly built up, layer upon layer. Their palettes are derived from photographs, questioning how colour can concentrate and preserve a moment. The paintings evolve without a preconceived notion of their endpoint with compositions that fold inwards. 

February

February

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: 2023 calendar, calendar, Irish art

The February image in our 2023 calendar Páipéar is by Dublin based artist Jane Fogarty. 

Jane Fogarty - D#1

The work is slow and contemplative in its creation due to the nature of the processes involved, with the colour slowly built up, layer upon layer. The colour palette for this work is derived from a photograph of Jane’s husband holding their newborn baby. In this work Jane is interested in questioning how colour can concentrate and preserve a moment.

Jane Fogarty graduated with a degree in Fine Art from the Dublin Institute of Technology (2010). She has been included in many national and international exhibitions including; Assemble, Atelier Maser, Futures, Series 3, Episode 3, the Royal Hibernian Academy  Gallery, slow motion, MART Gallery and Dearly Beloved, VISUAL Carlow. Jane has several upcoming exhibitions in 2022 in Roscommon Arts Centre, The Orleans Gallery, Ottawa, Canada and the Royal Hibernian Academy.

Jane makes sculptures and paintings. The paintings are made using egg tempera, with this method, the paints are made from scratch on a daily basis. Then the colour is slowly built up, layer upon layer. Their palettes are derived from photographs, questioning how colour can concentrate and preserve a moment. The paintings evolve without a preconceived notion of their endpoint with compositions that fold inwards. 

Names Jewellery

Names Jewellery

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: Irish jewellery, jewellery, names jewellery

Frequent visitors to our website may have noticed the stunning new photography on our jewellery pages online. We are slowly updating all our jewellery photography with new product shots to come in the Spring along with new additions to our collection. You can also find customer favourites; Naneen, Margaret and Peggy now  available in 9ct gold. 

Photographer: Seán Jackson 
Art Director: Keelin Coyle
Names Jewellery

Names Jewellery

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: Irish jewellery, jewellery, names jewellery

Frequent visitors to our website may have noticed the stunning new photography on our jewellery pages online. We are slowly updating all our jewellery photography with new product shots to come in the Spring along with new additions to our collection. You can also find customer favourites; Naneen, Margaret and Peggy now  available in 9ct gold. 

Photographer: Seán Jackson 
Art Director: Keelin Coyle
Refreshing Rosemary Gimlet

Refreshing Rosemary Gimlet

  Posted by Ali Moore in: Áras, Cocktail Recipe, Heatwave, Irish Glassware

At long last the summer weather has arrived! Whether it be for a day or all week long, we’re totally immersing ourselves in the sunshine and have a delicious drink recipe to keep you cool!

This recipe makes enough for two gimlets, but once you’ve tried it we’re sure you’ll be doubling the measurements. A twist on a classic summer cocktail, the addition of rosemary simple syrup elevates the drink. It’s equally refreshing without the gin, so you can sip away at it while working remotely in your garden!


To begin you will need to prepare rosemary simple syrup - which is as straightforward as it sounds, but you may have to make it ahead of time.

In a pot, combine four tablespoons of granulated sugar with four tablespoons of water and heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary, and continue to heat until the sugar has dissolved. Set this aside to cool.

Add 50ml of gin, 50ml of your rosemary simple syrup and 60ml of fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and serve in a chilled glass with ice, and a sprig of rosemary as a garnish. 

If you would like to leave out the alcohol, adding a dash of tonic water after shaking is divine!


We think our Spencer & Benefield tumbler compliments this summer cooler perfectly, and looks beautiful paired with our Áras linens as photographed above.

Refreshing Rosemary Gimlet

Refreshing Rosemary Gimlet

  Posted by Ali Moore in: Áras, Cocktail Recipe, Heatwave, Irish Glassware

At long last the summer weather has arrived! Whether it be for a day or all week long, we’re totally immersing ourselves in the sunshine and have a delicious drink recipe to keep you cool!

This recipe makes enough for two gimlets, but once you’ve tried it we’re sure you’ll be doubling the measurements. A twist on a classic summer cocktail, the addition of rosemary simple syrup elevates the drink. It’s equally refreshing without the gin, so you can sip away at it while working remotely in your garden!


To begin you will need to prepare rosemary simple syrup - which is as straightforward as it sounds, but you may have to make it ahead of time.

In a pot, combine four tablespoons of granulated sugar with four tablespoons of water and heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary, and continue to heat until the sugar has dissolved. Set this aside to cool.

Add 50ml of gin, 50ml of your rosemary simple syrup and 60ml of fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and serve in a chilled glass with ice, and a sprig of rosemary as a garnish. 

If you would like to leave out the alcohol, adding a dash of tonic water after shaking is divine!


We think our Spencer & Benefield tumbler compliments this summer cooler perfectly, and looks beautiful paired with our Áras linens as photographed above.

Macrame, Mother’s Day and Moreish skincare.

Macrame, Mother’s Day and Moreish skincare.

  Posted by Ali Moore in: Gift Ideas, Herbal Skincare, Irish Skincare, Macrame

As March draws to a close, and that glorious sunshine has been beaming down on us, it’s hard not to get excited for the coming Summer months and all the new energy it will bring. The past few weeks have been full of fresh plans, photoshoots and welcoming back international customers to our brick and mortar shop - how exciting?

We have some brilliant new products, and wanted to share a few of our top picks here.

 

Brookfield Farm produces Irish beeswax candles in County Tipperary, and chances are you’re familiar with their wonderful hand-dipped dinner candles. The farm's hives produce honey and wax harvested from their farm’s specially sown 3 hectares of wildflower meadows. Their latest creation of scented beeswax candles smell good enough to eat!  From blends of Thyme & Sweet Orange to refreshing Mint & Lavender they are such a treat for the senses, take a closer look at them here.

  

 

Luibh, [pronounced Loo-iv] is an Irish skincare brand based in Ballydehob, with a focus on herbal remedies and skin solutions that won’t cost us the Earth. Although we stock their entire range of products, the standout item has to be their organic face scrub. With a mix of French green clay and ground almonds, this all-natural blend gently exfoliates your skin to reveal a supple glow. Clare likes to mix hers with her favourite oil cleanser, and uses once a week as a skin refresher. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we think this would be well appreciated as a gift! If you like the sound of Luibh, check out the rest of their range here.

Also from West Cork, and newly added to our website are our macrame plant hangers, by Pacie Grews (aka Grace).

These hand-knotted beauties are available in a variety of shades and sizes, so there’s definitely something to fit each of your plant pals, and we think they add a real vibrancy to any space.  

 

 

Grace has even put together a D.I.Y set, which contains everything you’d need to create your own macrame hanger, so it’s totally unique to you. Genius!

We’ve a whole load of brilliant new bits that aren’t online yet, so if you’re in the area please pop in to us for a chat, and check it out!

 

Macrame, Mother’s Day and Moreish skincare.

Macrame, Mother’s Day and Moreish skincare.

  Posted by Ali Moore in: Gift Ideas, Herbal Skincare, Irish Skincare, Macrame

As March draws to a close, and that glorious sunshine has been beaming down on us, it’s hard not to get excited for the coming Summer months and all the new energy it will bring. The past few weeks have been full of fresh plans, photoshoots and welcoming back international customers to our brick and mortar shop - how exciting?

We have some brilliant new products, and wanted to share a few of our top picks here.

 

Brookfield Farm produces Irish beeswax candles in County Tipperary, and chances are you’re familiar with their wonderful hand-dipped dinner candles. The farm's hives produce honey and wax harvested from their farm’s specially sown 3 hectares of wildflower meadows. Their latest creation of scented beeswax candles smell good enough to eat!  From blends of Thyme & Sweet Orange to refreshing Mint & Lavender they are such a treat for the senses, take a closer look at them here.

  

 

Luibh, [pronounced Loo-iv] is an Irish skincare brand based in Ballydehob, with a focus on herbal remedies and skin solutions that won’t cost us the Earth. Although we stock their entire range of products, the standout item has to be their organic face scrub. With a mix of French green clay and ground almonds, this all-natural blend gently exfoliates your skin to reveal a supple glow. Clare likes to mix hers with her favourite oil cleanser, and uses once a week as a skin refresher. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we think this would be well appreciated as a gift! If you like the sound of Luibh, check out the rest of their range here.

Also from West Cork, and newly added to our website are our macrame plant hangers, by Pacie Grews (aka Grace).

These hand-knotted beauties are available in a variety of shades and sizes, so there’s definitely something to fit each of your plant pals, and we think they add a real vibrancy to any space.  

 

 

Grace has even put together a D.I.Y set, which contains everything you’d need to create your own macrame hanger, so it’s totally unique to you. Genius!

We’ve a whole load of brilliant new bits that aren’t online yet, so if you’re in the area please pop in to us for a chat, and check it out!